Chief of Defence Forces Samson Mwathethe has asked politicians to desist from divisive talks ahead of the presidential election on Thursday.

Addressing mourners during the burial of Murang'a Deputy OCPD Madaraka Mung’aro in Dabaso, Kilifi County, on Saturday, he warned that the current political situation could easily tear the country apart.

"The country is going through political turmoil and our politicians should talk of unity and bonding other than engaging in talks that will divide us.

"They should understand that their freedom of expression should not be misused because any ill talk can land the country in political instability," he said.